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11th Jun 2014, 9:06 am | #1 |
Rest in Peace
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Renewing Clutch 'felts' in AKAI 4000DB
Having been asked if I can repair this large r2r Machine, which has been stored in damp coditions, I discovered that the the 'felt' discs in the feed spool have (surprise, surprise!) deteriorated badly, and presumably those in the T.U. spool have suffered the same fate. What would be a suitable material with which to replace the discs, and, in any case, how does one reassemble the things!? There are tow large-ish diameter circlips which secure the various parts to the shaft. These clips ar a tad larger in diameter to the recesses in which they fit!, an, of course there are springs involved in the assembly.
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11th Jun 2014, 10:11 am | #2 |
Octode
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Re: Renewing Clutch 'felts' in AKAI 4000DB
I have used ordinary thin felt available in craft shops or fabric dept,
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11th Jun 2014, 10:19 am | #3 |
Nonode
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Re: Renewing Clutch 'felts' in AKAI 4000DB
You may find it easier to remove the entire reel table assembly (3 x nuts/bolts)
Manual available here http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_lib...i/4000db.shtml |
11th Jun 2014, 10:52 am | #4 |
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Re: Renewing Clutch 'felts' in AKAI 4000DB
That manual is very useful, and, yes I realise the whole reel assembly can be removed by undoing three screws, but (a) I've already dismantled one reel, and (b) I don't see how the clutch 'felts' can be replaced without dismantling the reel assemblies. Looks like this is going to be 'one of those jobs!!'
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11th Jun 2014, 3:59 pm | #5 |
Octode
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Re: Renewing Clutch 'felts' in AKAI 4000DB
It is a job! but well worth doing, the felt recommended I have used from a craft shop to good affect.
Good luck with the restoration Gary |